So, if you’re getting the “Evernote is unable to connect with the Evernote Service…” message when you try to use the Mac client, chances are it’s a certificate issue. At least that’s what it was for me – here’s how I fixed it:

– Install this new version of Evernote
– Load up Safari (yes, the browser is required)
– Go over to Evernote.com and log in
– You should be prompted about the certificate being untrusted. If you’re jonesin’ for your evernote like I was, you’ll happily click “Show Certificate” then the arrow for “Trust” and choose “Always Allow” or whatever. Save it, it’ll ask you for the password for your system and you should be good.
– Fire up the Evernote client and sync that bad boy. It should happily connect and all will be right with the world.

Check for updates have been incorrectly saying I’ve got the latest version since this release. I downloaded manually and after quitting EvernoteHelper via Activity Monitor, I managed to install the new version. Seems to be working after this process.

Safari clipper now works.
iSight note in SnowLeopard now works.
QuickLook in SL now works.